In 2008, 604,632 Arkansans volunteered time
Volunteers are the engine that powers the services in our community. KARK as celebrated 33 years of volunteerism, and now we plan to expand out work in this area.
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CSA Finalist: Cindy Fink
Fort Smith woman helps former foster care teens transition to adulthood.
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CSA Finalist: Rob Noirot
Little Rock man creates way for young professionals to give back to the community without breaking the bank.
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National Day of Service is Saturday
Website offers link to find volunteer opportunities in your area.
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4 the Greater Good: ECS Animal Care Organization
It's not everyday you see kindergarteners and high school seniors sharing something in common. But a group of local students of all ages is making...
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4 the Greater Good: Airport Angel Squadron
Air travel can be long and stressful, but a group of volunteers at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock is making the...
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The food hardship rate for Arkansas households with children is nearly 30%
4 The Greater Good will use our resources to connect families in need with people who want to help feed hungry families.
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CSA Finalist: Betty McCollum
For 17 years, this Melbourne woman has been helping with her town's food pantry that feeds dozens of hungry families every week
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Arkansas No Kid Hungry Campaign Kicks off Summer Meals Program
Families may call 1-866-3-HUNGRY, 1-877-8-HAMBRE, go to www.whyhunger.org/findfood or text "FoodAR" to 877-877 to find a site near them.
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Arkansas City Opens First Community Pantry
Facility in Desha County town will also help fight hunger in neighboring Chicot County.
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Arkansas Summer Food Program Providers Needed
Sites may serve up to two meals per day (breakfast, lunch, a snack or supper) and each meal served must meet the U.S. Department of...
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More Free/Reduced Lunch Eligible Kids Taking Advantage of School Breakfast Program
Two groups teaming up to make sure children in need get to eat before hitting the books.
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Over 50% of seniors 85 and older cannot live independently
4 The Greater Good will also focus on making sure that the aging population in our community has the resources and care that it needs to age independently with grace and dignity.
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UAMS Institute on Aging Hosting Public Health Fair
Event is Saturday, September 25th.
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One in four Arkansas children lives in poverty
One issue 4 The Greater Good will tackle is ensuring that our children have the resources and tools they need for school-- from computers in their classrooms to rulers and pencils to breakfast before school so they can focus throughout the day.
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ASU Dorms At Capacity
Reservations for Arkansas State University's residence halls are now at or just past capacity for the fall semester, announced Dr. Rick Stripling, vice chancellor for...
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Benton Pre-K
Some youngsters in the Benton school district will get the chance to enroll in pre-kindergarten free of charge thanks to some grant money. ...
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What's Hot in School Supplies
The calendar is winding down to the start of the school year, and Larry Clark, with Staples shows us what is hot in school supplies...
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Back to School Sales Strong; Wal-Mart Prompting Competition
Back to school sales are going strong this time of the year as Wal-Mart announces a price cutting campaign.
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